H1N1 Flu virus activity is now widespread in 46 states. Nationwide, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness are increasing sharply, and are now higher than what is usually seen at the peak of the flu seasons.......
Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading Room
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Almost all of the influenza viruses identified so far are 2009 H1N1 influenza A viruses.
- Visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) increased sharply since last week in the United States, and overall, are much higher than what is expected at this time of the year.
- Total influenza hospitalization rates for laboratory-confirmed flu are climbing and are higher than expected for this time of year.
- From August 30, 2009 through October 10, 2009, states reported 4,958 laboratory-confirmed 2009 H1N1 hospitalizations to CDC.
- The percentage of 2009 H1N1 related hospitalizations that occurred among those 0 to 4 years old was 19%
- Among those 5 years to 18 years was 25%
- Among people 19 years to 24 years was 9%
- Among those 25 years to 49 years was 24%
- Among people 50 to 64 years was 15%
- And, among people 65 years and older was 7%
Center for Disease Control 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
H1N1 Flu Facts, Prevention and Advice
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H1N1 Flu Shot, Alzheimer's and Dementia -- Our Decision on the Shot
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